Comparison

Hegemon vs Diplicity

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hegemon

Lead any real-world nation to global dominance through diplomacy, economic development, or total war. Command armies, manage resources, and make critical decisions to shape the future of civilization in this deep geopolitical strategy game.

Highlights
  • Command real-world nations
  • Global conflict simulation
  • Deep diplomacy and geopolitics
  • Nation and economy building
  • Technology and nuclear weapons
  • Massive world sandbox
Features
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Hegemon: War Strategy and WW3 Simulator Rewrite history and lead your nation to global dominance in a deep geopolitical grand strategy experience inspired by WW2, Cold War and modern conflicts. Take control of any real-world country and decide its destiny. Build alliances through diplomacy, develop your economy, or unleash total war to conquer the world. Every decision shapes the balance of power and the future of civilization. Command Nations in Global Conflict Lead real-world countries across multiple historical timelines: 1960, 1990 and 2025. Control your army, navy and air force across a massive world map and experience large-scale conflicts and global power struggles. Plan military operations, manage borders and decide whether to preserve peace or ignite worldwide confrontation. From regional crises to full-scale world war, the choice is yours. Deep Diplomacy and Geopolitics Shape international relations through alliances, negotiations and strategic pressure. Form coalitions, sign treaties, influence weaker states or destabilize rivals through covert actions. Balance power between superpowers, manage global tensions and navigate a living geopolitical world where every nation reacts to your moves. Build Your Nation and Economy Develop industry, infrastructure and technology to strengthen your country. Manage taxes, resources, population stability and long-term growth while preparing for future conflicts. Choose your path: peaceful economic superpower dominant military empire balanced global leader Every strategy creates new opportunities and new threats. Technology, Weapons and Nuclear Decisions Unlock advanced military technologies, missile systems and nuclear programs. Use deterrence to maintain peace or escalate conflicts into full global confrontation. Modern warfare, strategic weapons and technological progress will define your rise to power. Massive World Sandbox Explore a detailed world with more than 200 playable countries and thousands of provinces. Experience revolutions, economic crises, alliances and political changes in a dynamic sandbox where every playthrough is different. Choose Your Path to World Dominance Will you rule through diplomacy and economic strength or conquer the world through military power? Lead your nation, reshape global history and build your own world order in Hegemon.

About

Diplicity

Experience the classic negotiation-based strategy game on your mobile device. Engage in asynchronous multiplayer matches, form alliances, and master the art of betrayal to conquer Europe. Play at your own pace with flexible deadlines and multiple game variants.

Highlights
  • Asynchronous multiplayer
  • Negotiation via chat
  • Flexible game deadlines
  • Multiple game variants
  • No dice rolls or luck
  • Community-driven
Features
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Diplicity brings the classic board game Diplomacy to your phone. Play asynchronous multiplayer games with players worldwide — negotiate through chat channels, submit orders, and master the art of alliances and betrayal. THE CLASSIC STRATEGY GAME Diplomacy is the timeless negotiation-based strategy game where great powers compete to control Europe. Win through diplomacy, alliances, and cunning — pure negotiation with no dice rolls or luck. FLEXIBLE GAMEPLAY - Play multiple games simultaneously at your own pace - Choose from flexible deadlines: 1 hour to 2 weeks per phase IN-GAME DIPLOMACY - Create chat channels to negotiate with other players - Group chats for team discussions or alliances MULTIPLE VARIANTS Play Standard (classic 7-player Europe), Hundred (expanded 16-player), and Sandbox games for solo learning. More variants coming soon FREE & COMMUNITY-DRIVEN Diplicity is completely free to play. Join a growing community of Diplomacy enthusiasts from around the world.

Screenshots

Hegemon4 screens
Diplicity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diplicity at none against Hegemon's 23. Diplicity also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Hegemon's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 63%) and ratings volume (65 vs 13). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hegemon sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Diplicity asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Hegemon against 4.2 for Diplicity. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hegemon has 65 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Hegemon's written reviews are positive against 63% of Diplicity's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hegemon ships an update every 2 months, Diplicity fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hegemon versus Diplicity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHegemonDiplicity
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (65 ratings)4.2 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings65 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size423 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperViktor HromovJohn McDowell

Customer experience

Hegemon

All ratings65 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral13.8%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral16.3%
Negative10.2%

Diplicity

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

23 purchases

Hegemon

One-time23
  • 110 gold$0.99
  • 100 gold$0.99
  • Expert Political Character$2.99
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  • 340 gold$2.99
  • 1000 gold + No Ads + 5 Tanks$3.99
  • 300 gold + No Ads + 5 Tanks$3.99
  • 500 gold$3.99
  • 400 gold & No Ads$3.99
  • 1,000 gold$4.99
  • 720 gold$5.99
  • Leader Political Character$6.99
  • 3000 gold + No Ads + 5 Jets$6.99
  • 700 gold + No Ads + 5 Jets$6.99
  • 1250 gold$12.99
  • 1500 gold + No Ads + 5 Planes$14.99
  • 10000 gold + No Ads + 5 Planes$14.99
  • 3,000 gold$14.99
  • Legend Political Character$19.99
  • 4400 gold$29.99
  • 10,000 gold$29.99
  • 50,000 gold$59.99
  • 20000 gold$99.99
  • 100,000 gold$99.99
None

Diplicity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hegemon free?
Hegemon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Diplicity free?
Diplicity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hegemon or Diplicity?
Diplicity is rated higher. Hegemon averages 4.1 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Diplicity averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do Hegemon or Diplicity have ads?
Hegemon shows ads; Diplicity does not.
Which is updated more often, Hegemon or Diplicity?
Hegemon ships an update every 2 months, and Diplicity fortnightly. Most recently, Hegemon was updated on October 20, 2026 and Diplicity on October 19, 2026.

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